Behavioral Health Clinician

Overview

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. Kinwell is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our clinic in Lynnwood, Washington. The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is a behavioral health provider embedded in Kinwell’s primary care clinics and works as a core member of the primary care team. Their role is to assist and collaborate with the primary care clinician and team to improve their effectiveness and efficiency in managing the whole patient and the entire clinic population.

The Behavioral Health Clinician sees patients of varied ages with a wide range of behavioral issues affecting their health. They emphasize same-day visits and easy access, getting care to people when they most need and want it, and work seamlessly with our Physicians and other team members. The Behavioral Health Clinician is a regular, routine, and critical part of primary care at Kinwell.

• Conduct thorough behavioral health assessments, including clinical interviews, diagnostic evaluations, and psycho-social assessments.
• Use holistic frameworks that integrate mental, emotional, physical, and social factors in understanding patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, and other integrative approaches.
• Incorporate mind-body interventions, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, and lifestyle modifications in treatment plans.
• Assist patients in overcoming barriers and adhering to treatment plans developed by medical clinicians.
• Provide referrals to community resources, inpatient services, or specialty care as needed.
• Collaborate with medical providers, specialists, care coordinators, and other health professionals for a coordinated approach to care.
• Participate in team-based care meetings to discuss patient progress and holistic care planning.
• Educate medical clinicians, clinic team members, and patients on behavioral health conditions, stress management, healthy lifestyle choices, and wellness strategies.
• Promote integration of mental health with physical care and guide patients toward self-management and resilience-building techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes in the clinic’s EHR system.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and clinical standards in provision of mental health services.

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to see patients of all ages, including children and adolescents.
• Experience in healthcare clinic or primary care setting (Preferred).
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team (Preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; patient-centered care; empathy.
• Knowledge of holistic and integrative approaches to behavioral health care.
• Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, etc.).
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency incorporating technology into patient care (e.g., virtual visits, EHR).

This position operates in a clinic environment, providing both in-person and telehealth care. Collaboration with various healthcare providers is routine, and participation in wellness programs may also be required.

Kinwell requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines.

Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local laws. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you are requesting an accommodation to participate in the application process.

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Personal Funding Accounts (HSA, FSA, DCA)
• 401K
• Basic Life Insurance
• Disability (Short Term and Long-Term)
• Supplemental Life and ADD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying programs
• Employee Assistance

The pay for this role will vary based on factors including location, market conditions, and experience.